Jack, Volume 1Little, Brown, 1900 - 409 pages |
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... Charlotte , in memory of Goethe's Charlotte ( doubtless , too , he had discovered a strong resemblance between himself and Goethe ) . Sacred memory of Char- lotte von Stein ! What had that illustrious , highly accomplished and deeply ...
... Charlotte , in memory of Goethe's Charlotte ( doubtless , too , he had discovered a strong resemblance between himself and Goethe ) . Sacred memory of Char- lotte von Stein ! What had that illustrious , highly accomplished and deeply ...
Page 205
... Jack . " Wait , Charlotte , " d'Argenton replied , " I must first know whether my proposition pleases him . There is no compulsion , you understand . " " Well , Jack ? " Jack , much perplexed Parva Domus , Magna Quies . 205.
... Jack . " Wait , Charlotte , " d'Argenton replied , " I must first know whether my proposition pleases him . There is no compulsion , you understand . " " Well , Jack ? " Jack , much perplexed Parva Domus , Magna Quies . 205.
Page 206
... Charlotte , scarcely knew how to reply , and was so long in seeking words eloquent and touching enough to reward such generosity , that his gratitude subsided into complete silence . On seeing this , his mother pushed him into the arms ...
... Charlotte , scarcely knew how to reply , and was so long in seeking words eloquent and touching enough to reward such generosity , that his gratitude subsided into complete silence . On seeing this , his mother pushed him into the arms ...
Page 209
... Charlotte , accepted very readily the idea that Jack was an ignoramus , too dull to be taught ; she preferred to believe that rather than be a witness to the painful scenes , VOL . I. - 14 rages , and outbursts of tears that were the ...
... Charlotte , accepted very readily the idea that Jack was an ignoramus , too dull to be taught ; she preferred to believe that rather than be a witness to the painful scenes , VOL . I. - 14 rages , and outbursts of tears that were the ...
Page 217
... adored and charming mistress with whom the romantic name of Charlotte harmonized so well , a Henri II chair , so favorable for severe concentration of - thought a little white goat called Dalti that fol- Parva Domus , Magna Quies . 217.
... adored and charming mistress with whom the romantic name of Charlotte harmonized so well , a Henri II chair , so favorable for severe concentration of - thought a little white goat called Dalti that fol- Parva Domus , Magna Quies . 217.
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